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All Things Bright and Beautiful

James Herriot
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All Things Bright and Beautiful

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2004

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James Herriot

All Things Bright and Beautiful

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

378

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Humor

Biography
Setting

Yorkshire Dales • 1940s

Topic
Animals

Science & Nature
Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

990L

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Super Short Summary

All Things Bright and Beautiful by James Herriot continues the author's heartwarming, humorous memoirs as a veterinarian. Set in Yorkshire, England, it captures his experiences treating animals and interacting with their owners. The book showcases Herriot's deep compassion for both animals and humans, highlighting the joys and challenges of rural veterinary practice.

Reviews & Readership

4.6

86,609 ratings

86%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

All Things Bright and Beautiful by James Herriot is praised for its heartwarming and humorous anecdotes about rural veterinary life. Readers appreciate Herriot's vivid storytelling and the charming depiction of both people and animals. However, some find the episodic structure lacking in depth and coherence. Overall, it is a delightful read for animal lovers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read All Things Bright and Beautiful?

Readers who enjoy All Creatures Great and Small or The Secret Garden will appreciate All Things Bright and Beautiful by James Herriot. Ideal for nature lovers, animal enthusiasts, and fans of heartwarming, rural tales, this book offers a blend of humor, warmth, and gentle storytelling, set in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales.

4.6

86,609 ratings

86%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

378

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Humor

Biography
Setting

Yorkshire Dales • 1940s

Topic
Animals

Science & Nature
Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

990L

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